Valerie Anderson
1952 - 2022
Valerie Elizabeth Anderson (née Hansen) left this mortal existence on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the age of 69 years, after suffering a heart attack.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 28, 2022 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The funeral service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Valerie leaves to mourn her sweetheart of fifty years, Brian Anderson; her darling children Carla (Jason) Saunders of Taber, Brian (Cathy) Anderson of High River, Benj (Robyn) Anderson of Taber and Crista Anderson of Calgary; her pride and joy were her grandchildren Tristan, Ty, Wyatt and Jessica Anderson, Renae (Ryan Norris) and Dylan Saunders. She is also survived by her siblings Jim (Bev) Hansen, Cynthia Ludkin, Michael (Tina) Hansen, Tage (Dawna) Hansen, Craig (Lana) Hansen, Lee (Tawna) Hansen and Patty (Jeff) Camp; brothers-in-law Murray (Jolayne) Anderson and Russell (Dawn) Baptiste; sister-in-law Laura (Dan) Thomas along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
She was predeceased by her parents J. Norman and Lorraine Hansen; parents-in-law Norman and Irma Anderson; brother-in-law Geoff Ludkin and nephew Ian Hansen.
On April 2, 1952, Valerie was born the oldest of eight children to Norman and Lorraine Hansen. She spent her youth helping on the family farm outside of Taber. Valerie spent many hours on horseback and was the Taber Rodeo Princess. She met Brian in high school, and they have spent the last fifty years growing together and supporting each other through this journey. Four children blessed their lives, which they raised on the farm. She had a passion for sewing, crafting and decorating. Valerie spent many hours making costumes for Halloween, Christmas concerts and Taber Players. Over the years she has built an eclectic collection, reaching over one hundred different nativities. She loved being in nature and found peace sitting on “her bench” along the Old Man River ridge. Valerie was dedicated to her faith, testimony and service to others. She really loved the people she served. Valerie spent many years involved in the 4-H program as a member, supporter and leader. She LOVED her grandchildren and loved that she got to be involved in their everyday lives and made it a priority to cheer them on at band concerts, 4-H, sporting events and anything they did. Valerie was a shining example of love, kindness, perseverance, and Christianity. Her most prized possessions were relationships with her family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Valerie’s name may be made directly to the Taber Special Needs Society, Box 4912, Taber, Alberta T1G 2E1, the Taber Food Bank Society, 5512 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta, T1G 1S4 or to the Taber and District Family Crisis Intervention Society (Safe Haven Women’s Shelter), P.O. Box 4113, Taber, Alberta T1G 2C6.